Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Here are a few snaps from an essay I'm working on about the little niche in American society called the fraternal orders. You know, the Elks Lodges, the Eagles Lodges, and their steady decline.

This was shot with a home-brew ring flash. Kind of clumsy shooting with it, but at least I'm mobile. The second picture is a portrait, which I feel weird about including, but I think the aesthetic (against the wall with heavy shadows kind of feel) kind of limits my ability to shoot all documentary.

Monday, June 23, 2008

In another life I must of been a cowboy. I am always excited to be around horses.. running my fingers across the short hair. Poking their huge wet nose just to get a stir out of her.. I don't mean any harm.. here's a handful of grass..

Maybe later in this life I will work with them again. Much like a shepherd and his dog, what could be more meaningful than working side-by-side with such a beautiful creature? A simple task of traveling.. or plowing the earth.